The Leading Speakers Bureau

Futurist and Authority on Information Security

Simon Moores is a renowned futurist, strategic thinker, speaker and advisor. He is the Managing Director of Zentelligence (Research) Ltd, a Vice Chairman of the Conservative Technology Forum and the Director of the open market policy think tank Aediles. Simon has been closely associated with the origin of the expression ‘Digital Divide’ and is regarded as an expert on disruptive innovation. He writes extensively on Information Security and the topic of Big Data.

“Simon is an expert on future and disruptive technology topics”

[expand title=”In detail”] Formerly a UK Technology Ambassador, Simon was co-author of the ‘Digital Plan for Britain’ and worked on several projects with the London School of Economics. He has advised governments and businesses on the evolution, development and application of eGovernment and Internet related technologies. Simon has been a technology commentator for Sky News, CNBC, Bloomberg and the BBC as well as the Times amongst others.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]In his presentations Simon gives an in depth insight into information security becoming an increasingly important management challenge for organisations and the evolution and development of new technology. His presentations are of high value and set standards in the IT world. Simon is also an experienced conference moderator. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]His outstanding presentation skills and extensive expert knowledge make Simon Moores a highly sought after speaker and moderator at conferences around the globe.[/expand]

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Leading Energy Expert

Jon B Wellinghoff, former Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, is an internationally recognized energy law attorney and clean tech energy expert. He is co-chair of the Stoel Rives energy team. Jon has nearly 38 years of leadership experience in federal and state energy policy, regulation, and project development. He has particular expertise in emerging clean tech energy system development, including systems for renewable energy production, smart grid, energy storage, energy efficiency, demand response, and energy infrastructure security, including cyber security.

“A leading energy policy specialist”

[expand title=”In detail”] Previously, Jon founded and led the Beckley Singleton, Chtd. Sustainable Energy and Clean Tech Division. He served as General Counsel at the Nevada Public Utilities Commission (1998-2000), and served two terms as the State of Nevada’s first Advocate for Customers of Public Utilities. During his FERC tenure, Jon worked to make the U.S. power grid cleaner and more efficient, integrating emerging resources such as renewable energy and demand response, including energy efficiency and local storage systems such as those in plug-in hybrid and all electric vehicles. He championed the agency’s landmark Order 1000 which required grid planners and public utilities to coordinate regional power line projects and encouraged the integration of solar and wind installations.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Jon has spoken around the world extensively on numerous subjects related to energy policy and practice, including renewable project development and renewable portfolio standards; smart grid and integration of electric vehicles and consumer appliances into the grid; demand response and distributed generation; efficient energy market structures; and development of licensing and hydrokinetic systems[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Jon’s engaging style, coupled with an incisive understanding of energy issues, has contributed to make him one of the most sought after experts on current energy issues.[/expand]

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Co-founder and founding CEO of Netflix

Marc Randolph is a serial Silicon Valley entrepreneur, high tech executive and start-up consultant. He was co-founder of the online DVD rental service Netflix in 1997, serving as their founding CEO. Marc helped Netflix become an iconic name and revolusionised the ‘at home’ movie entertainment industry. Since leaving Netflix, he has been an active investor and executive mentor for numerous early stage tech companies and currently sits on the boards of Bookrenter.com, ReadyForce and Schedulicity, amongst others.

“A highly successful start-up consultant”

[expand title=”In detail”] Prior to founding Netflix, Marc was on the founding team of more than half a dozen other successful start-ups in the e-commerce, media, enterprise software and portable device markets. All of which went to IPQs or other liquidity events. A few of those companies included IntegrityQA, Visioneer, Microwarehouse and MacUser Magazine. Mark served on the board of directors at Netflix until his retirement from the company in 2004.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Marc advises executives in the areas of product marketing, product management and general management. He also helps executives to understand the challenges when starting new businesses and to make them successful. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]His successful career and charm make Marc Randolph a highly sought-after speaker at conferences around the world.[/expand]

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Director at the Center for Computer-Mediated Epistemology

Henrik Schärfe is Director of the Center for Computer-Mediated Epistemology at Aalborg University in Denmark, where he researches what technology can help us know and how technology can help us understand what it is to be human. He intends to use the robot to probe “emotional affordances” between robots and humans, as well as “blended presence”. In May 2011, Henrik revealed a robotic version of himself, called a Geminoid-DK. In 2012 he has been listed on the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.

“Henrik Schärfe lives with two bodies. One was born in Denmark in the late sixties, and one was born in Japan in 2011”
TEDxBrussels

[expand title=”In detail”] The Geminoid-DK is a tele-operated Android in the geminoid series. Its actions are controlled remotely by a person operating a computer, but it is programmed with Schärfe’s own unique body movements, such as shrugs and glances. He is also the principle investigator of the Geminoid-DK research project. The android regularly receives guests at his office at the university, and also takes part in events and experiments in many different locations, trying to shed light on human robot relations. The Geminoid is an amazing thinking tool that replenishes power to some very deep questions, including the role that technology plays in our present and future lives.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Prof. Henrik Schärfe talks about blended presence where he can be present, or absent, in two places at the same time. Giving an object a face or a voice and we can project our humanity upon it. He shares with his audiences how machines are not rivals or friends; they are tools. Contemplating them helps us learn more about ourselves and how best to shape our future.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Prof. Schärfe sees the world with a different set of eyes and he is very practical in putting new ideas into practice. His tailored presentations will be unlike anything you have ever seen before and are guaranteed to amaze and amuse audiences at prestigious events around the world.[/expand]

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Former Chairman and CEO of Warner Music International

Patrick Vien is a media executive with 22 years of leadership experience in television, music and digital industries in the US and globally. He is currently working with LEPE Partners, a UK merchant bank focused on media, to acquire TV production groups around the globe. Mr. Vien was President and COO of Bankable, a high-growth branded entertainment company established by Tyra Banks. He was also Chairman and CEO of Warner Music International where he oversaw all strategic, commercial and general management aspects

“Patrick Vien is a leading digital entrepreneur”

[expand title=”In detail”] Mr. Vien earned a Master’s Degree in Business Communications from the Annenberg School of Communications at the University of Southern California and Graduated from McGill University in Montreal, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics. Mr. Vien served as President of NBC Universal’s Global Networks Division since 2004 and was responsible for the division of NBC international recorded music activities, which wholly owns and operates 11 television channels in territories around the world.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]An experienced keynote speaker Patrick provides international audiences with investment and strategic planning as well as operational implementation measures for traditional and new media companies. He offers invaluable advice to new media start ups as well as insights into the future of the global television landscape and talks about the importance of branding to generate money in the digital arena. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Patrick has a charming, commonsense speaking style and a wealth of wisdom and stories from his many years in business that give his presentations immense practical value.[/expand]

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Co-Founder of Chaos Computer Club

Andy Müller-Maguhn is a member of the Chaos Computer Club since 1986 and is researching the development of communication technology and their impact and interaction on social, cultural, economic and political processes as well as the so called “real live”. Since 2002 Andy operates an office building under the name “Datenreisebuero” (Data Travel Agency) that included spaces for projects, workshops and small conferences. Since 2004 he is also on the advisory board of the institute for Risk & Fraud Management of the private Steinbeiss University.

“One of the world’s leading experts in technological and social developments”

[expand title=”In detail”] From 2000 till 2003 Andy was the European internet-users elected director on the board of ICANN. For a better enforcement of human rights in the digital age, he was one of the founding members of the EDRI-Organisation (European Digitals Rights) and worked as a member of the board. After many years in the CCC as a project manager, speaker and member of the board he globalised himself in the mid 90er for a decade on working on Internet Development and related issues.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Having achieved a long term experience in the handling of electronic networks, questions of infrastructure policies and technologies, security aspects and in-depth-studies of the digital ocean Andy consults and advises a variety of organisations, projects and entities from very different areas on the use of electronic communication tools and related questions.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Informative, high content and engaging, Andy is in great demand as a speaker by businesses large and small eager to benefit from his understanding and expertise in the application of new technologies in any field.[/expand]

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Chairman & Co Founder of Sponge Ltd, Former UK Chairman of the Mobile Marketing Association

Alex Meisl is the Chairman and Co-Founder of Sponge Ltd. Sponge Ltd. has grown to become the UK’s most successful and longest established mobile agency working across Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Sponge delivers mobile strategy and insight, CRM, mobile sites and applications for clients including Adidas, Barclays, Coca Cola, Dyson, McDonalds, and Orange. Alex has amassed a wealth of experience in direct response, communications and mobile services for agencies and brands.

“The mobile industry is currently about where the online industry was in 1996”

[expand title=”In detail”] A seasoned entrepreneur, Alex has been in the digital industry for 20 years, initially as CEO of Legion – Europe’s largest IVR company. Alex co-founded Sponge in 2002. The company increasingly focuses on how mobile integrates and enhances the user journey within the retail environment, leveraging existing technologies to allow retailers to develop a one-to-one relationship with their customers. Following four years as Chairman of the Mobile Marketing Association in the UK, Alex was elected to the board of the Institute of Promotional Marketing in 2013.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Alex Meisl offers fascinating insights from his vast business experience demonstrating innovative concepts and ideas for commercial success. Alex is a regular, engaging and accomplished speaker on the international conference circuit and has been regularly called a “leading mobile industry veteran” which he does not appreciate.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Alex’s relaxed, friendly and open manner comes across at events where he enjoys sharing his experiences and enthusiasm for digital brand management. Alex is a confident and experienced chair at corporate events worldwide.[/expand]

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Founder and Trustee of Raspberry Pi Foundation

Eben Upton is the Founder and Trustee of the Raspberry Pi Foundation and also works as a Technical Director and ASIC architect for Broadcom. He is responsible for the overall software and hardware architecture of the Raspberry Pi, and for the Foundation’s relationships with its key suppliers and customers. The ultra-low-cost computer was conceptualized for use in teaching computer programming, as well as for greater educational use in the developing world and it was launched in early 2012.

“Raspberry Pi is a credit card sized computer. It does everything that a conventional computer can do, but it’s very small and very cheap”

[expand title=”In detail”] Eben and his team are the magicians behind this incredible device. It’s a credit-card sized computer with very few of the features you imagine a computer would have and it’s designed to plug into things we already own, television, a mouse, a network. It’s powered using a mobile phone charger and storage is on an SD card. Eben has also held the post of Director of Studies for Computer Science at St John’s College, Cambridge. He holds a BA in Physics and Engineering, a PhD in Computer Science and an Executive MBA, all from the University of Cambridge.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Eben Upton created a revolution in low-cost computing and shares with all audiences a brief history of the device, its development and capabilities and a look into the future of the Pi. He shows how he is hooking a new generation of kids on computer programming and shares his learning and insights to inspire and help others. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Eben is a very charismatic and engaging speaker. His inspirational and highly informative presentations make him sought-after at conferences around the globe.[/expand]

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International Telecommunications Expert & Entrepreneur

Candace Johnson is an international telecommunications expert and entrepreneur. She is co-initiator of the Astra satellite system and SES Global, the world’s largest satellite systems. She is also founding President of Europe Online, the world’s first and largest independent Satellite Broadband Network, and founder of Loral Cyberstar-Teleport Europe, Europe’s first independent private trans-border satellite communications network. She is also founding President of the VATM, the Association of Private Telecom Operators in Germany and founding President of the Global Telecom Women’s Network (GTWN).

“One of the 50 most powerful Businesswomen in Europe”
CNN

[expand title=”In detail”] Candace is President of Johnson Paradigm Ventures (JPV), and a Founding Member of the Board of Directors of Sophia Euro Lab. In her personal capacity, she is a minority owner of FMN, a German telephone manufacturing company, and a member of their Supervisory Council. She is a minority owner of Alpha Com, a wireless data manufacturing company. She is also a member of the Advisory Board of numerous European and US ventures.

She has been featured in articles in Time Magazine, the Financial Times, the Economist, Le Monde, and Manager Magazin, to name a few. In 2002 she received the World Communications Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her contribution to the telecommunications industry over the past 25 years.[/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]Candace shows decision makers how to set up and build companies with real value. She also demonstrates how affordable and excellent communication tools can make a major difference to bottom line profits.

She is a thought-provoking and authoritative speaker on entrepreneurship, e-business and telecommunications.[/expand]

[expand title=”How she presents”]Candace is a charismatic speaker; her presentations are enlightening, stimulating and highly beneficial to all audiences.[/expand]
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IT-Visionary, Co-founder and CEO of Udacity

Sebastian Thrun is a celebrated IT-Visionary, researcher and entrepreneur. He is Co-Founder and CEO of the online education startup Udacity, a Google Fellow and a Research Professor at Stanford University working through robotics to change the way we understand the world. At Google he founded Google X where he oversaw the development of self-driving cars and the Google Glass.

“One of the 50 smartest people in tech” Fortune Magazine

[expand title=”In detail”] Sebastian has published over 370 scientific papers and 11 books. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering in the US and the Deutsche Akademie der Naturforscher Leopoldina. He led the development of the robotic vehicle Stanley which won the 2005 DARPA Grand Challenge, organised by the US Government. Wired Magazine awarded one of his robots the Best Robot Ever, Popular Science included him into their Brilliant Ten and Forbes magazine in their annual Egang. In 2011 he received the Max-Planck-Research Award and the inaugural AAAI Ed Feigenbaum Prize[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]An outstanding visionary, Sebastian Thrun gives fascinating insights into the world of technology and the way we work and live.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Sebastian tailors each presentation to precisely fit each event and his engaging speeches make him a sought-after speaker at conferences around the globe. [/expand]
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